Sacramento Kings @ Atlanta Hawks - Prediction, Preview, and Odds
When: Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at 7:30pm E.T.
Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA.
How: NBA League Pass.
Spread: Hawks -9.5.
Total: 231.5.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Kings Spotlight
The Sacramento Kings were just blown out by the Boston Celtics last night by 53 points, now they’ll try and rebound after that disastrous performance. Offensively on the road, the Kings rank 7th in points per game, 22nd in field goal percentage, and 25th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Kings rank 30th in points allowed, 28th in field goal percentage, 25th in 3-point shooting, and 28th in rebounding.
Hawks Spotlight
The Atlanta Hawks just blew out the Charlotte Hornets as 1.5-point underdogs, while winning their fourth-straight game. Offensively at home, the Hawks rank 7th in points per game, 10th in field goal percentage, and 3rd in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Hawks rank 25th in points allowed, 26th in field goal percentage, 24th in 3-point shooting, and 4th in rebounding.
Final Say
The Kings started out hot on their east-coast trip covering the spread against the Bucks, but then completely unraveled against the Celtics last night, getting beat by 53 points. Now must continue their trip with no momentum into Atlanta to face a Hawks team currently gaining momentum. The Hawks are starting to get it all together after getting through illnesses and injuries, winning four straight, while going 4-0 ATS during that span, beating playoff-caliber teams in the process. They’ve also been displaying a hot-hand, shooting an average of nearly 50% in their last four games. The Hawks have lost too many games early on this season, so they need to take all the wins they can get. The Kings come into this one losing nine of their last 11 games, while losing nine-straight on the road. They also are just 1-8 ATS in their last nine road games, while going 1-6 ATS in their last seven games as road underdogs. They also could be without the services of their all-star De’Aaron Fox. At home, the Hawks have going 11-3 ATS in their last 14 meetings with the Kings there. Lay the points and back the hotter team in this spot.
Pick: Atlanta Hawks -9.5
